St Peter's Rensselaer Health Center
Urgent Care • Rensselaer, NY • Since 2011
About
Summary: St. Peter's Health Partners (SPHP) is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Albany, NY, founded in 2011 and part of Trinity Health. It operates hospitals and related services in the Albany area, with three U.S. offices and multiple facilities under its umbrella. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit hospital and health care system - Headquarters: Albany, NY - Founded: 2011 - Scope: Healthcare services including doctors, locations, and career opportunities; operates as part of Trinity Health - Addressed locations: HQ at 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208; additional location in Schenectady, NY (1270 Belmont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308) - Contact: General line 877-525-2227 - Website: sphp.com - Notable context: SPHP runs a chain of hospitals in the Albany area and is a member of Trinity Health If you’re specifically looking for “St Peter's Rensselaer Health Center” in Rensselaer, NY, this page confirms SPHP’s Albany-area network but does not list a dedicated Rensselaer facility. For precise location details, consider checking SPHP’s site or Trinity Health network listings for a Rensselaer location or contacting their main line.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
53 Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone
1518-434-2526
pricerequest@sphp.com
Opening Hours
7:00am – 4:30pm (typical daily hours shown in highlights)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
7:00am to 4:30pm (presumably daily based on typical Urgent Care hours shown).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Various third-party review sites and Nextdoor: Mixed, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars across various platforms (Limited, with many platforms showing 0 official aggregated ratings)
Patients praise
- Some patients report kind and attentive staff, including nurses and receptionists
- Convenient location and access to on-site labs
- Positive experiences with specific providers who take time to address concerns
- Usefulness of patient portal (MyChart) for some administrative tasks
Common complaints
- Difficulties with medication refills and prescription requests
- Poor communication regarding appointment cancellations or changes
- Complaints about rude or unprofessional provider interactions
- Delays in receiving test results or lack of proactive updates
- Difficulty reaching the office via phone or patient portal
"I’m so disappointed with what has happened to this clinic since May 2024. They do not refill maintenance medication after multiple requests... Please, SPHP, get this practice together for the safety and well-being of your patients!"
— Caroline Boule (via third-party review site aggregator)"Patients highlight a very good experience with Dr. Vivian Asakoma and Juana, noting that they take the time to address everything thoroughly. The reception team is described as very kind..."
— Nextdoor (user discussions)"The receptionists, nurses and provider I saw today were absolutely wonderful. I was nervous after seeing the reviews for this location but have been completely put at ease."
— Quinn Cavanaugh (via third-party review site aggregator)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Peter's expands services with new open access clinic in Rensselaer — Jun 6, 2026
- St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Candice Stahl | St. Peter's Health Partners — Feb 1, 2026
- New York system opens orthopedic satellite clinic - Becker’s Spine Review — Jun 8, 2026
- Amber Riling Joins Rensselaer Family Health Center - St. Peter's Health Partners News — Jul 31, 2025
- Amber Riling Joins Rensselaer Family Health Center | St. Peter's Health Partners — Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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